Steak in the Stix at The Ratcatchers in Broadland

Just returned from an evening at The Ratcatchers and firstly let me say that the food was exceptional. However, food alone doesn't make a good restaurant. On entering the venue there is almost a feeling of the staff looking down their noses at you and it wasn't just me that thought that. The service was poor to say the least, and I've spent over 40 years in hospitality. One poor girl appeared to be doing most of the work whilst the remaining staff kept the bar top warm. It took forever to place our order and hard work to get drinks out of them. On asking if we could have our drinks a little quicker I was told "they are now being prepared" 3 pints of Diet Coke, and 1 pint of full fat Coke, really? We waited an hour from arriving until the first plate hit the table and the place wasn't busy. Mysteriously a table next to us arrived later in the evening and had more staff and service in 10 minutes than the rest of the entire restaurant all night. Is my money not good enough for you? The chairs are appalling and probably the worst I have come across in decades, no base to them at all and it's like sitting on a tubular frame all night. Sorry to say that despite the phenomenal food, the rest lets the place down and my money is better spent elsewhere. Even the "goodnight & thank you" seemed like an after thought. I really objected to paying a 10% service charge and had it not have been my fiancée's daughter's birthday treat, I would have said something. Sorry we won't be coming back.

A lovely meal. Service was excellent as our waitress Charlotte was very professional , efficient and very very pleasant. A credit to the company. Love that it is dog friendly restaurant too.

Lovely modern steakhouse in the heart of Norfolk, myself and my wife had the rib eye which we ordered medium rare but came out a lot rarer, fine for us but just check when ordering. Incredible deserts, nice service and lovely surroundings.

Loved are visit here hope we weren't to noisy lovely staff would recommend it.

What an amazing lunch for my Mother in laws hen do. Was great food and service from Briony !!

Had a wonderful Saturday night dinner here. I had the lamb rump with maple carrots and dauphinoise potatoes and it was absolutely outstanding. My husband had the ribeye and really enjoyed it too, the chips were golden and crispy.

Lovely restaurant hidden away in the countryside with some delicious food. The steaks we had were fantastic, really well cooked, and the chips were yummy too. Those of us who had room tried a couple of puddings which we can highly recommend.

Saturday menu and food 10/10 amazing, Sunday made 9/10, and a Wednesday made 8/10... that's the order we visited. It's lovely, clean, and friendly. I would recommend it to all my besties. Plastic plants 🪴?

Overall rather disappointing to be honest and really quite expensive. The fact that you pay £35 for a steak and then you have to pay an extra £3.50 is not great. I ordered the seafood pasta and for some reason the chef decided that adding a balsamic glaze to the rocket on top was a good idea. The sweet balsamic glaze mixed in with the seafood pasta was really unappetising. I should’ve sent it back but didn’t want to be difficult. We also had multiple flies flying around us and we managed to swat 3 dead so that was also not appetising… We mentioned the issue with the pasta and received an apology but no gesture was made with the bill which I find unusual. Even offering to make one of the drinks free would have been nice. We decided to leave without choosing a dessert as they were basically all £9 and we didn’t want to risk potentially not enjoying it and paying such a high price for a dessert. On a plus note, the decor was nicely done and the service was good. Sadly though I don’t think we will back - £80+ for a few drinks, two mains and a side…

An unforgettable experience. We hadn’t booked on a Friday night yet the staff bent over backwards to make sure we were comfortable and looked after. Extremely warm and welcoming. The hospitality was flawless, (they even gave us the choice of a teaspoon or dessert spoon for dessert. Sounds silly I know but I’ve never been asked that in a restaurant before) Plus other little details that made our visit top notch. The setting was great, decor was on point and they didn’t rush us and gave just the right amount of attention. Food was second to none. The beef carpaccio was divine and the steak was perfect with every bite. Thank you Ratcatchers team.

Absolutely amazing and fantastic value to boot! We were driving though Norfolk on a long journey, we're looking for a quick bite to eat. We saw their burnt wood sign on the main road and decided to swing in for a quick meal and we were blown away by how great this place is, it's slightly off the beaten track but worth the detour. The entire restaurant is beautifully designed and very well kept with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were really friendly and up for a chat without being pushy at all, the food was great, fantastic flavours, perfectly cooked and well seasoned. We had the beef on toast and the squid to start which was all great with Asian inspired flavours then the chicken and the squash and mushroom wellington for mains all cooked to perfection and full of flavour! To make it even better the prices are extremely reasonable! We are so glad we went and will definitely visit again when in the area

Excellent service, great good. 👍

Nicely presented staff, quickly served and made to feel welcome.

Food and service were very good. Will go back again

Recommended to us and didn’t disappoint in all aspects lovely food and evening

Our friend Steve selected the Ratcatchers purely by chance as a place to stop on our mini tour through Norfolk in our mazda mx5 cars and what a brilliant choice of venues it turned out bo be. Unfortunately for the restaurant it was not busy, but better for us. We had a table just inside so had a nice breeze. We all ordered from the set menu @£24 per person for 3 courses. The food was excellent and well presented, served by a friendly and helpful waitress. For our desert, one of us asked if Eton mess was available as it was not on the menu, the waitress checked, and the chef made one for us,no extra cost. I would thoroughly recommend the Ratcatchers, we will go back, but not frequently as it is around 40 miles from our home

Second time coming here and cannot fault this place! From the moment you walk in you are looked after by the staff, they are all very helpful and brilliant service! This place is perfect for occasions and the quality of the food and portion sizes make it well worth the money you pay!

Reall excellent Sunday Roast Worth every penny Desserts were superb Service first class

We went tonight and had a fantastic meal. The service was amazing and staff were so accommodating to my husband’s garlic intolerance, which as you can imagine affects many dishes. The steak was cooked perfectly. The side portions are a decent size and could easily be shared. The Bao buns delicious. We struggled to get in dessert. We’ve left feeling about 7 months pregnant with our food babies but was one of best meals and experience we’ve had out in years. Thank you

5 stars with no doubt. Delicious food , big portions, nice friendly atmosphere 🙂 absolutely love it 😀

Just had lunch and a drink, and would highly recommend to friends was lovely.

Lovely food, not rushed at all and the staff were wonderful. Highly recommend 👍

Beautiful venue. Staff are friendly and attentive. Food is great too. Highly recommended.

Staff friendly, fast service and amazing food. Sunday roast was cooked to perfection, plentiful and really tasty. We really enjoyed our visit

Amazing service , everyone very kind and helpful, food absolutely delicious, stake and fish and chips were excellent, highly recommended 👍

The food at this restaurant was good but quite expensive. It is dog friendly which was good for us. The only issue we had was that there was a long wait for our meal. No explanation was given. The restaurant wasn’t particularly busy so can only assume they messed up our order, or it had been forgotten. We were offered some nibbles while we waited.

Top notch food, very friendly staff

Had a delightful birthday meal at this pub. Between myself and my partner we had the parfait and chicken tenders to start and then the steak burger and beef roast for main. The food was some of the best pub food I have eaten, would highly recommend. Was extremely friendly and accommodating to our dog that we brought along, giving him lots of pets and had a water bowl available. Cocktails were nice. The only downside was that drinks service was slow even though they were not very busy. Overall, could not recommend this pub more! Will be back again if ever in the area.

Big thank you to Lydia and the Ratcatchers Chefs this week. My wife has severely restricted food choices for health reasons. Lydia was able to work with the Chefs to come with a truly wonderful meal that made her night out. We love the Ratcatchers - Great food, Friendly Atmosphere and prepared to go the extra mile + Doggie friendly.

Every time we are in Norfolk we always come here to eat. Outstanding food with a spectacular service. Not one to miss.

Nice diner, very tasty meat! Surprised by delicious deserts as well.

Wow...Lovely place, lovely people, fantastic food.

Great service, and excellent reception 👏

Always quality food. Can be expensive but definitely worth it.

Had a engagement party there was excellent

Enjoyable first visit. Food was excellent, friendly staff and great decor. Will definitely return

Attended with some friends for my birthday meal, we came in the evening and the staff were nice enough to reserve some roasts for us, when the desserts came they had written ‘happy birthday’ in chocolate on my plate which was a nice touch. Will be returning soon

Eaten here a few times now with my family, food has never disappointed, have had the best roast dinner quite possibly in and around Norfolk so far! Good quality food! The staff are absolutely faultless, accommodating, kind and just overall lovely people! Such a friendly family atmosphere and even though our 1yr old had a slight tantrum the staff just let her play about and interacted with her, we couldn’t be more thankful! The owners should be extremely proud of such a respectful, professional and comfortable establishment they have! 100% will always come back here!

Roast dinners here are superb, beef was beautifully cooked and the staff went above and beyond. Thank you will be returning soon

Essen von der Qualität und dem Preis/Leistungsverhältnis super! Angenehme Bedienung , schnellster Service! Sehr schönes Ambiente

I booked a table online where I left a note in the comments box thinking it probably wouldn't be read but bonus if it was. When we arrived the comment had been read and already checked with chef if they could accommodate which they did. Nothing is too much trouble, we switched up my main meal which they happily did. Food was absolutely delicious and staff are friendly and professional. We visited about the same time last year as we're not local and both times have been a really lovely experience. There is nothing we would change except maybe move you closer to home so we could visit more 😀 To the team - thank you and keep up the amazing work

The most amazing place to eat, drink and the most wonderful staff, couldn’t recommend them more!

Extremely friendly service Bryony is an extremely good waitress. Nothing is too much trouble for them they aim too please in all fields. Food is amazing and very well presented. All round good service.

Fantastic night! Food, service and cocktails were amazing! We all said we will be back and can't wait to try the brunch Menu!

First visited a few weeks ago, not a good experience but thought we'd try again, not a good idea, won't be a third visit.

We came together as a family longing for the best roast in Norfolk and boy did it deliver. The carrots were glazed perfectly, beef so succulent, yorkshire puddings so fluffy! My favourite part was one I stuck one of the chicken tenders into the creamiest Camembert. Will definitely be coming back!

Try to meet up for a Christmas dinner with the lads. Great food and staff, good atmosphere. Could highly recommend

The 3 course lunch menu was lovely and the service was great. Very welcoming atmosphere.

Despite being the first to arrive for a fairly quiet lunch service, we were treated to a first class customer service from the moment we arrived. I was unsure which local tipple to try, and was a able to sample from a a number of brews until I found one I liked. We selected a table and ordered from the very reasonably priced set menu. There were only couple of minor quibbles with some tiny subjective details that would stop this being a 5 star review. i.e. my tender-stem broccoli needed perhaps a minute more for my liking. Other than that we both enjoyed every other aspect of our visit, so much so we both had puddings as well. Overall a very enjoyable experience and would highly recommend it to others.

Fabulous place to eat with friends, great food, ambience, and service exceptional. Will definitely be visiting again.

Had a Sunday roast and all was very good, a lovely roast. It was busy but the service was good and the staff are friendly. This place is dog friendly in ceartain areas, not in the carpeted areas. The dog was made a fuss of by the lady behind the bar. Well worth visit.

Enjoyed a fantastic lunch on Saturday. Varied menu, really tasty dishes, and brilliant friendly staff.

Had a fabulous family get together. Food was faultless and service very good. Will definitely be returning.

One of the best eateries in Norfolk,a must try, steaks as a speciality, great. Probably best to book.

Excellent customer service, food wonderful, decor lovely, lovely little recommended restaurant. Worth a visit but book in busy times.

A great find, lovely beer and atmosphere. Didn't try the menu but it looked great

Really good Ribeye Steak (and all mains!) it is obviously extremely well sourced and cooked, highly recommended! Staff were kind and attentive but a little slow, drinks etc maybe too many customers Vs too little staff? Idk. But a great meal ...strong menu with a nice venue would have no problems recommending we will visit again!

Labai skanus maistas. Malonus aptarnavimas

Stopped off for a quick Sunday lunch drink with my family after a walk. The pub decor has changed dramatically since our last visit. We had a warm welcome and the pub was quite busy. Decided to have a quick snack, which was very tasty. I'm looking forward to going back for a proper meal soon. Went again to celebrate my sons birthday. Everyone was so kind and gave a special pud to the birthday boy. We all had super food and a great evening. I've been here a few times now. Always a warm welcome and scrumptious grub.

Wow wow wow, My fiancé surprised me with a birthday meal tonight here and I've very picky on my fillet steak and how it's cooked and omg this is our new favorite restaurant, service was amazing, staff were all friendly and most importantly the food was unreal, my partner had the beef bourguignon and said it was amazing, my steak was cooked perfectly and even though I was full I had to finish it! Will be back again and again! Keep up the great work to all the staff!!!

Not as impressed as I was hoping to be. Living in Norwich felt it wasn't worth the drive out there.

Delicious meal here for a party of 10, 4 adults 6x under 9’s. The food was so good, the staff lovely and perfect for a group with a couple of vegetarians and some gluten free needs as well. Between 12-1 on a Sunday at the Ratcatchers it’s triple bubble with roasts, the full menu and brunch on offer. Wow. I had the crispy pork belly and it was sensational. The crackling perfect, a beautiful beetroot purée with bone marrow gravy. I also had a cheeky Yorkshire pud on the side. Honestly the best Norfolk pub experience I’ve been to in a long time, I want to go back tomorrow!

Really lovely restaurant with very professional and friendly staff that know the food and menu well. Excellent meal perfectly cooked cut of meat. Generous portions. Great customer service. Would thoroughly recommend.

Was an amazing night, had brilliant service and wonderful food would recommend to all !!

I attended the Ratcatchers with my friends Sunday evening, the food was excellent and the staff were friendly and their service was quick and efficient. Will be back

I have been coming to the ratcatchers for years now and I cannot fault the food or staff. I am so chuffed they have launched the brunch menu as the food is just incredible. The presentation the flavour, I havent tried everything yet, but I will keep coming back to do so. I recommend anyone a visit here. It has lovely decor, cosy atmosphere, especially when the wood burner is going. (Ideal as it's getting chilly) The staff work incredibly hard, especially Lydia. Every time I am here, she always has a smile on her face and will go above and beyond. Making sure her customers are looked after and are getting the best service is no1. They are also on norwich restaurant week, so if you haven't been, nows the time to go.

Was really looking forward to going. Was a lovely place on arrival . Very over priced The starters were lovely and we were really happy . Then all went downhill the steak was £40 and was cold only got a tomoto with it and chips . They were happy to take it away to be recooked leaving the other food which was ok but then took time to cook the steak which meant the rest of the food was eaten so had to eat the steak when it came on there own .. (Eating seperately) Really put a downer on the day out . All costs extra for sauces or gravy so expensive and not much to show for it . Won’t be returning …

First time today,we picked the ratcatchers as it would have been our mums 75th birthday today.she passed away end of may,so we wanted a place for a special day. food was fantastic the staff lovely and the place beautifully decorated.definitely go again.10 out of 10.

We came here for a birthday meal while away on holiday. As a couple who visit steak houses up and down the country We were not disappointed food was lovely, steak cooked to perfection and desserts were amazing. Very friendly staff Would highly recommend

Friendly pub and restaurant featuring local products (ale, fish, pork, herbs, even cheese). Only gripe is that they were out of three different items that we weren't told about until after we had ordered (and opened) wine. Easily rectified, but staff should advise. Reservations recommended.

Went for Sunday brunch. Full English and the steak and eggs are great. Good coffee also and very good service.

Nice pub and restaurant. Good food. Can be busy so worth booking.

This was the best roast beef I've ever had. I'm normally picky with beef - cutting around the chewy bits but this was slightly pink and so tender. there was nothing left on the plate. And the Yorkshire pudding was fluffy and crispy, vegetables had just the right amount of bite and the roast potatoes were delicious. It cost a bit more than a standard carvery but it was in another league. I'll always pay more for good quality food and this really hits that perfect price/quality spot for me. Service was very friendly and prompt.

Very nice restaurant with lovely staff who now offer an excellent brunch. We can recommend the steak with scrambled eggs and garlic bread as well as the eggs Benedict with back bacon. Delicious. Plenty of parking too.

Highly recommend a visit here, we are a tricky duo to please when it comes to food & drink being an ex chef & Front of house catering manager at well renown establishments. The Ratcatcher did not disappoint, food excellent, in particular the steak. Staff and customer service could not of been better. They also went to the trouble of posting back some bracelets my daughter left 😊. Dog was also welcome and both outside on the terrace and inside beautifully done. It’s a 10 from us!!

Fantastic experience from start to finish. They were busy, but it didn't stop them from serving us. Good food takes time to prepare and if you don't mind the wait, you won't be disappointed. We asked our server for recommendations as it was our first visit and chose accordingly. You can't go wrong with a burger, gammon steak or salad but we were definitely in for a surprise - these were not your average dishes. The decor is more upmarket than some of the local places, the seating oh so comfy and the ladies bathroom caters for the modern woman - "a basket of woman" with just about everything she'll need to freshen up. Normally when you ask for the manager, everyone gets worried but tonight was just compliments, no complaints!!

All 6 meals cooked and presented wonderful. Service could have been a bit quicker, clearing table after desert..All in all very good 23/ 7 /23

Food was excellent but service was a bit slow, but they were busy and under staffed

Been here a few times, Always great food and service, steaks are spot on as expected, and the Roasts are a great size with plenty of meat!

There was no opportunity to complain about the food , as no member of staff came to ensure everything was OK Finally got a staff member who clearly knew less about meat than I did, and deducted the cost of a glass of wine off the bill !!

Looked interesting as we passed by so popped in for a drink. So pleased we did. The menu was so enticing we ended up having a fabulous lunch. Olives and bread with balsamic and oil, perfectly done. This may sound simple, but the balsamic is rarely reduced as it should be. Salt n Pepper Squid freshly prepped in the lightest crisp tempora style batter, perfectly tender, no rubber here. Then Philly Steak Sandwich and Lemon Sole, fish of the day. All done to perfection. Couldn't fit a dessert. I will definitely be back to try. There's a lovely courtyard style garden, the decor inside is sumptuous and beautifully kept, seating is comforable, staff very friendly, ample parking, facilities clean with thoughtful touches. It's rare to find somewhere these days where you can see and taste the owners passion and commitment to their business. Looking forward to visiting again with so much more to try. Thank you for a great lunch.

If I could award the Ratcatchers more than 5 stars 🌟 then I would A lovely lady greeted us and made sone delicious cocktails. Really outstanding service from her and the team all night. Our first time here but treated like regulars If your satnav cannot find the post code then go for the village. Parking outside the front towards the top end of the village. Great to see a low alcohol Ghost Ship beer on offer for those like me who drive here. Excellent wine list. Steaks were of course excellent. Two of our party chose chateaubriand which was very tasty. The other mains were also great. Desserts had a bit of extra effort to make them special. Eton mess looked great. My cheesecake had profiteroles on top 😋 Highly recommended We will be back!

From the moment I phoned to ask if they cater for vegans to the end of our evening the service was impeccable. Warm, friendly, accommodating without being over the top. The interior is beautiful however it was such a warm night we sat outside in a delightful garden/courtyard. As for the food it was some of the best we have eaten! My husband said it was the best lamb he had ever eaten, the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The vegan Wellington was delicious as was the chicken schnitzel. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be back!

lovely meal in a lovely refurbished Rat Catchers

Most amazing food, fabulous interior and garden space and best service ever, even catered for a vegan ! 100% recommend

After being recommended this restaurant, we were looking to a great evening out. Unfortunately things didn’t go as we hoped. We ordered a starter and that was fine. But then, when it comes to ordering our main course, neither the fish or the venison were available and we were told it was due to it being Father’s Day. At this point, we decided not to take a Mail any further, and called the manageress, and explained the reason why we were leaving. We were not given any form of apology or Any form of recompense, needless to say we won’t be returning

We ate at the Rat Catchers last night and we were mightily impressed by the decor, the staff attention to detail and the glorious food. The fire-pit was a bonus and added to a great atmosphere. We had the chicken Caesar salad which came with a light pesto bread base and a beef burger with the full trimmings - both brilliant. Would highly recommend. Dogs welcome and water bowl provided. Well done guys!

The place was empty and only a a couple of customs when left. Well over priced from what it used to be. Never again as out of my price range. This place is for the rich. When left I was parked next to A new Bentley car 😆

We ate here twice whilst staying nearby Both times had an excellent meal Fantastic service Would definitely recommend also dog friendly

The young ladies on service were extremely polite and fully conversant of the menu items. From the time of arrival to when we left we were made to feel like VIP's. As a coeliac I am forever handed a A4 folder with every individual item listed which you have to work your way through to see what you can/can't eat to the point where you don't want anything to eat. At The Ratcatchers the young lady spent time in going through every dish that I could have or may be able to have adjusted and final choice is discussed with the chef, they really understand what it means to be wheat/gluten free. I certainly felt as important as everyone else at our table. The chipolata's in honey and mustard were exceptional. My main of braised beef shin on risotto was out of this world. Full marks to the chef. My family also enjoyed the food, atmosphere and attendance given to us. My Son truly enjoyed his 40th birthday meal and was genuinely touched by the portion of ice cream served with a candle and happy birthday written in chocolate. Nothing was too much trouble even though they were rushed off their feet. Thank you so much to all the staff who made the occasion a very special time!

Wow, wow, wow! We visited the Ratchatchers to celebrate our Anniversary. My husband had the fillet and I had the ribeye. Both steaks were cooked to perfection. My husband remarked that there were no onion rings on the menu and the chef offered to cook...

Once again, on point, we'll done people great food great service, love this place definitely worth a visit

Food was fantastic, but the ordering process was protracted and then what was explained turned out to be wrong. Many of us ordered the recommended steaks only to be told 5 minutes later that they didn't have them... Easy check before coming to our table I would have thought. The decor is great, but the place was empty, staff were leaning around on the phone as they had little to do. Didn't make for a great evening

What a lovely destination venue. The decor is modern and yet very comfortable. The menu has changed from focusing on steaks to providing a really good quality mix of restaurant quality food without being over pretentious. The staff are friendly and attentive. it's a nice atmosphere and the drinks are varied and well presented.

Excepional service from our waitress bryony and all other staff, nothing was too much trouble!! Can't wait to go for roast dinner , as our dinner tonight was amazing had to book for tomorrow too. this place has a wonderful atmosphere and is definitely a place to go.

Where to start! The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious! My husband said the steak was the best he has ever had! Lovely atmosphere, clean and relaxing. Highly recommend! Thank you so much.

What can I say, this was probably the best steak we ever had. We chose from the steak board menu the 620g Picanha steak for two, cooked to perfection, served with rocket & confit tomatoes, we added a side of hand cut chips & garlic...

Very nice food but very expensive for what you get

Stunning food and extremely attentive staff. Will be back

We booked and visited on recommendation, on the whole everything was pretty good. We were met with a very warm reception at the bar, offered drinks, seated at our table and given menus. My partner has a few specific requirements, the lady who took our...